| The Facklers moved to Augusta in the early 1860s. Lizzie Fackler lived with her family in Staunton in Augusta County, Virginia. She remained in Staunton during the war. |
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Fackler Family: 1870 Census
Eliza "Lizzie" Fackler writes to Mary about the state of affairs in Staunton. She describes the fear of invasion by Union soldiers, resulting in the flight of a number of residents for a week. She also mentions news concerning friends and acquaintances around Staunton, including a wedding, injuries, and illnesses.
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